Greek is a heavily inflected language. The mental somersaults needed for success make for a disciplined mind and enhanced powers of analysis. But the point of all this is not just mental stimulation. Only by reading it in the original can one truly appreciate the simple beauty of Greek literature.
GCSE in Greek is required
You will be prepared over the two years for: • Unit 1 – unseen translation: of a prose and verse author – we will know the authors in advance so you will read a lot of their work over the course to acquire familiarity with their style, common themes and common vocabulary. • Unit 2 – prose composition: translation of an English passage (of roughly 100 words) into Greek. Again, you will spend two years practising this skill, building up a strong base of key vocabulary and mastering the essential grammar and syntax needed for this discipline. • Unit 3 – prose literature: study of the work of one great author (or possibly two, each of half the length) with a view to being able to translate, comment on the style and write essays. Options change every couple of years but usual choices include Greek historians like Thucydides Xenophon and Herodotus, or the great philosopher Plato. • Unit 4 – verse literature: as for prose literature. Usual choices include the great epic poet Homer, tragedians such as Sophocles and Euripides and the comic playwright Aristophanes.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £35,499 - £43,410 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,358 |
| Address | Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP |
Greek is a heavily inflected language. The mental somersaults needed for success make for a disciplined mind and enhanced powers of analysis. But the point of all this is not just mental stimulation. Only by reading it in the original can one truly appreciate the simple beauty of Greek literature.
GCSE in Greek is required
You will be prepared over the two years for: • Unit 1 – unseen translation: of a prose and verse author – we will know the authors in advance so you will read a lot of their work over the course to acquire familiarity with their style, common themes and common vocabulary. • Unit 2 – prose composition: translation of an English passage (of roughly 100 words) into Greek. Again, you will spend two years practising this skill, building up a strong base of key vocabulary and mastering the essential grammar and syntax needed for this discipline. • Unit 3 – prose literature: study of the work of one great author (or possibly two, each of half the length) with a view to being able to translate, comment on the style and write essays. Options change every couple of years but usual choices include Greek historians like Thucydides Xenophon and Herodotus, or the great philosopher Plato. • Unit 4 – verse literature: as for prose literature. Usual choices include the great epic poet Homer, tragedians such as Sophocles and Euripides and the comic playwright Aristophanes.